Blackburnian warbler

American  

[blak-bur-nee-uhn] / blækˈbɜr ni ən /

noun

1. a black-and-white North American wood warbler, Dendroica fusca, having an orange throat and an orange and black head.

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Etymology

Origin of Blackburnian warbler

1775–85, named after Mrs. Hugh Blackburn, 18th-century Englishwoman; see -ian

Example Sentences

The Isles of Scilly, off the western tip of England, have seen a number of errant American birds in the past, including a Blackburnian warbler in October 2022.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2023

A sighting of a Canada warbler was the first recorded in Britain and similarly, a Blackburnian warbler was spotted in Ireland for the first time.

From New York Times • Sep. 27, 2023

Hundreds of birdwatchers have been on Bryher to see the Blackburnian warbler, which was blown off course by strong winds, during its migration south.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2022

Our guide pointed out the vibrant orange coat and black crown of the Blackburnian warbler and the gold neck and white “eyebrows” of the yellow-throated warbler.

From Washington Post • Jul. 7, 2022